Arsénio Nunes

Arsénio Martins Lafuente Nunes (born 30 August 1989), known simply as Arsénio, is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Saudi Arabian club Al-Fayha FC as a winger.

Arsénio
Arsénio playing for Litex Lovech in 2015
Personal information
Full name Arsénio Martins Lafuente Nunes
Date of birth (1989-08-30) 30 August 1989
Place of birth Esposende, Portugal
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Playing position(s) Winger
Club information
Current team
 Al-Fayha
Number 77
Youth career
1998–2001 Esposende
2001–2004 Porto
2004–2008 Leixões
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2010 Padroense 46 (4)
2010–2011 Marítimo B 21 (3)
2011–2012 Ribeirão 24 (4)
2012–2014 Belenenses 47 (5)
2014 → Moreirense (loan) 16 (3)
2014–2015 Moreirense 31 (3)
2015–2016 Litex Lovech 20 (3)
2016 Litex Lovech II 10 (7)
2016–2017 CSKA Sofia 28 (4)
2017–2019 Moreirense 59 (6)
2019– Al-Fayha 20 (1)
National team
2008 Portugal U19 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11 March 2020

Club career

Born in Esposende, Braga District, Arsénio began playing football with local AD Esposende, signing with FC Porto at the age of 12 and completing his formation with Leixões SC. He spent his first four years as a senior in the lower leagues, with Padroense FC, C.S. Marítimo B and G.D. Ribeirão.

Arsénio signed with C.F. Os Belenenses in summer 2012, playing his first match as a professional on 11 August and scoring once in a 3–1 home win against C.D. Feirense for the Segunda Liga championship.[1] He contributed with 42 games and five goals during the season, helping the Lisbon club return to the Primeira Liga after three years.[2]

Arsénio made his debut in the top level on 18 August 2013, coming on as a 46th-minute substitute in a 0–3 loss to Rio Ave FC.[3] In the following transfer window, he was loaned to Moreirense F.C. in division two, scoring three times[4][5] to help his team achieve promotion as champions;[6] subsequently, the move was made permanent for two years.[7]

On 18 June 2015, Arsénio joined Bulgarian side PFC Litex Lovech.[8] His first competitive appearance took place on 2 July, as he featured 77 minutes in a 1–1 draw at FK Jelgava for the first qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League.[9] He netted his first goal in the league late in that month, helping his team to a 2–2 away draw against PFC Levski Sofia.[10]

On 1 July 2017, Arsénio returned to Portugal, its top division and Moreirense by signing a two-year contract.[11]

References
  1. "Belenenses-Feirense, 3–1: Equipa do Restelo entra com o pé direito" [Belenenses-Feirense, 3–1: Restelo team start off on the right foot]. Record. 11 August 2012. Archived from the original on 21 November 2015. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  2. "Belenenses um clube de Lisboa" [Belenenses a Lisbon club]. Record (in Portuguese). 6 May 2013. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  3. "Rio Ave inicia campeonato com triunfo no Restelo" [Rio Ave start championship with win at the Restelo] (in Portuguese). TSF. 18 August 2013. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
  4. "Benfica B empata no regresso de Carlos Martins" [Benfica B draw in return of Carlos Martins]. Record (in Portuguese). 7 February 2014. Archived from the original on 21 November 2015. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  5. "Moreirense-Portimonense, 3–0: Novo líder mostra-se" [Moreirense-Portimonense, 3–0: New leaders show off]. Record (in Portuguese). 23 March 2014. Archived from the original on 21 November 2015. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  6. "Moreirense regressa à Primeira Liga" [Moreirense return to Primeira Liga]. Record (in Portuguese). 19 April 2014. Archived from the original on 21 November 2015. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  7. "Arsénio garantido até 2016" [Arsénio confirmed until 2016]. Record (in Portuguese). 9 July 2014. Archived from the original on 21 November 2015. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  8. "Португалецът Арсенио подписа с Литекс" [Portuguese Arsénio signed with Litex] (in Bulgarian). PFC Litex. 18 June 2015. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
  9. "Jelgava 1–1 Litex". UEFA. 2 July 2015. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  10. "Без победител в дербито между Левски и Литекс (ВИДЕО)" [No winner in derby between Levski Sofia and Litex (VIDEO)] (in Bulgarian). Sporta. 25 July 2015. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
  11. "Arsénio garantido por 2 anos" [Arsénio confirmed for 2 years] (in Portuguese). Moreirense F.C. 1 July 2017. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
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